Versatile Concealment Pouch

ABSTRACT

Disclosed herein is a device directed to a pouch that assists an individual in carrying small objects. More specifically, the present invention generally relates to a device directed to a pouch that an individual would utilize in carrying discreetly and securely small objects such as but not limited to identification, debit/credit cards, keys, makeup, and mobile devices. In one embodiment the device is directed to a pouch comprising a body element forming a pouch of sufficient size to store small objects, having an open portion of the body and a closed portion of the body. Said body element having a cover element attached to conceal from view said body element. Said pouch having at least a means to attach said pouch to a user of the device or another object.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit under Title 35 United States Code§119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No.: 61/703,581;Filed: Sep. 20, 2012, the full disclosure of which is incorporatedherein by reference.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to a device directed to a pouchthat assists an individual in carrying small objects. More specifically,the present invention generally relates to a device directed to a pouchthat an individual would utilize in carrying discreetly and securelysmall objects such as but not limited to identification, debit/creditcards, keys, makeup, and mobile devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Without limiting the scope of the disclosed device, the background isdescribed in connection with a novel device to efficiently andeffectively assist an individual in the carrying and storing of smallitems in a concealed manner.

Currently, when small personal items are carried, purses and handbagsare often utilized. While these methods of carrying can sometimes beuseful, often times there is a need to carry a limited number of smallpersonal items in an efficient and effective mobile manner. The use ofpurses and handbags are noticeable, heavy, bulky, and inconvenient whenone needs to only carry a limited number of small personal items. Inaddition, since purses and handbags are noticeable, they make easytargets for theft.

In some environments such as the beach or a dance club, a large bulkyand heavy purse or handbag is not desirable. They limit your ability tomove and are cumbersome given the limited number of items needed tocarry. In a grocery store environment, purses and handbags limit theperson's ability to carry and hold groceries. In yet anotherenvironment, such as when handling small children, purses and handbagsalso limit the person's ability to hold and/or carry children.

While other prior art such as pockets within articles of clothing andsmall carriers such as fanny packs serve limited purposes, they arelimited in a number of ways. For example, pockets within articles ofclothing are not always available since not every item will have themand pockets are not transferable between articles of clothing. Fannypacks are not easily concealable and are bulky and do not complementvarious articles of clothing such as a dress.

While all of the aforementioned devices may fulfill their uniquepurposes, none of them fulfill the need for a practical, effective, andefficient means for carrying and storing small items in a concealedmanner on a person or object.

Therefore, the present invention proposes a novel device and method fora pouch that an individual would utilize in carrying discreetly andsecurely small objects such as but not limited to identification,debit/credit cards, keys, makeup, and mobile devices.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention, therefore, provides for a device directed to apouch that assists an individual in carrying items.

In one embodiment, the device is directed to a pouch comprising a bodyelement forming a pouch of sufficient size to store small objects,having an open portion of the body and a closed portion of the body.Said body element having a cover element attached to conceal from view,said body element. Said pouch having at least a means to attach saidpouch to a user of the device or another object. In another embodiment,the means to attach is a pin, which allows attachment of the pouch to anindividual. In yet another embodiment, the means to attach is Velcro oran adhesive, which allows attachment of the pouch to an individual. Inanother embodiment, the means to attach is at least one belt loop, whichallows attachment of the pouch to an individual. In another embodiment,the means to attach is a carry strap.

In summary, the present invention discloses a device directed to a pouchthat assists an individual in carrying small objects. More specifically,the present invention generally relates to a device directed to a pouchthat an individual would utilize in carrying discreetly and securelysmall objects such as but not limited to identification, debit/creditcards, keys, makeup, and mobile devices.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of the features and advantages of thepresent invention, reference is now made to the detailed description ofthe invention along with the accompanying figures in which:

FIG. 1 is a front side view of the versatile concealment pouch inaccordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a back side view of the versatile concealment pouch inaccordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a top side view of the versatile concealment pouch inaccordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a bottom side view of the versatile concealment pouch inaccordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a right side perspective view of the versatile concealmentpouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a left side perspective view of the versatile concealmentpouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a front side perspective view of the versatile concealmentpouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Disclosed herein is an improved device directed to a pouch that anindividual would utilize in carrying discreetly and securely smallobjects such as but not limited to identification, debit/credit cards,keys, makeup, and mobile devices. The numerous innovative teachings ofthe present invention will be described with particular reference toseveral embodiments (by way of example, and not of limitation).

Reference is first made to FIG. 1, a front side view of the versatileconcealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. Inthis illustration the cover element 10 and the carry strap 110 can beseen. The carry strap 110 can be made of various materials such as butnot limited to leather, fabric, polymers, and metals. In one embodiment,the carry strap 110 is a chain which has a detachable means. That is thecarry strap 110 may be easily detached from the versatile concealmentpouch allowing the individual the option of utilizing the carry strap110 or removing it quickly. Detachable means employed include but arenot limited to Velcro, hooks, and clips. The cover element 10 is acomponent that conceals the body element 20 and may be made of variousmaterials such as but not limited to leather, fabric, polymers, andmetals. The cover element 10 is attached to the body element 20 byvarious means such as but not limited to stitching, sewing, Velcro,buttons, clips, pins, or an adhesive. The body element 20 may bedecorative in nature and be used to match and coordinate with theindividuals clothing selection. In one embodiment, the body element 20is a flower made out of fabric having a radius 16 or height 12 and width14 of sufficient size to cover from the front view, the body element 20of the versatile concealment pouch. In another embodiment, the radius 16is in the range of 3 centimeters to 5 centimeters.

Reference is next made to FIG. 2, a back side view of the versatileconcealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. Inthis illustration, the back side of the body element 20 can be seen.Also seen in this illustration are the connection points 120, 130 of thecarry strap 110. The right connection point 120 illustrates a fixedconnection point for the carry strap 110. The left connection point 130illustrates a detachable means connection point for the carry strap 110.In this illustration the left connection point 130 employs a clip as thedetachable means. This illustrates the flexibility in the carry strap110 being detachable or fixed. In one embodiment, the connection points120, 130 both have a detachable means. In one embodiment, the bodyelement 20 is comprised of a circle back side 20 and a circle front side170 that have been sealed or attached together along their edges 100except for a top portion allowing the formation of a pouch to storepersonal items. The sealing or attachment of the edges may be donethrough various means such as but not limited to adhesive, stitching, orsewing. Also illustrated in this view is an attachment means 70, 80, 90for the versatile concealment pouch allowing an individual to attach thedevice to them. The attachment means can be various to include but notlimited to Velcro, a belt loop, a pin, a Velcro strap, or an adhesive.In one embodiment, the attachment means is a pin having a pin arm 80 anda pin locking cover 90 which has been attached to the body element'sback side via a sewn patch 70. In another embodiment, the versatileconcealment pouch may be comprised of more than one attachment means.Also illustrated in this view are belt loops 50, 60 that have beenformed by sewing two strips of material to the back side of the bodyelement 20. The belt loops 50, 60 run vertically and have sewn downportions 30, 35, 40, 45 forming the belt loops portion 50, 60. Thisattachment means allows the individual to attach the device to theirbelt or other elongated element on their person. As can be seen, theattachment means allows the individual to attach the versatileconcealment pouch to just about any item they may or may not be wearingincluding but not limited to a belt, string, ribbon, scarf, hat, dress,or pants.

Reference is now made to FIG. 3, a top side view of the versatileconcealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. Inthis illustration, the body element 20 forming a pouch can be readilyseen, with the back side 20 and front side 170 sealed or attached alongtheir edges 100 forming a closed portion of the body element 100 exceptfor a top portion beginning at a location 180 and ending at a location190 forming an open portion of the body element which allows theinsertion and storage of personal items within the versatile concealmentpouch. In an embodiment, the versatile concealment pouch also comprisesa closing means attached to the open portion of the body element 20,170. The closing means may be any number of means to securely close theopen portion of the body element 20, 170 in order to secure the item inthe pouch. The closing means may be and of the following to include butnot be limited to Velcro, adhesive, pins, buttons, zippers, or clips. Inone embodiment, the closing means is Velcro 150, 160 attached to theinner side of the pouch on the front side of the body element 140 andthe inner side of the pouch on the back side of the body element 120.

Reference is now made to FIG. 4, a bottom side view of the versatileconcealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.Illustrated here further are the belt loops 50, 60 from a bottom view aswell as the carry strap 110.

Reference is next made to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a right side perspectiveview and a left side perspective view respectively of the versatileconcealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.Illustrated here is a clear view down the belt loops 50, 60 as well asthe pin 70, 80, 90 both serving as attachment means. In addition, theinner portion of the front side of the body element 140 can be seen aswell as the beginning locations for the open portion of the body element180, 190 which forms the pouch area for insertion of personal items tobe stored.

Reference is lastly made to FIG. 7, a front side perspective view of theversatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of thedisclosure. In this illustration the cover element 10 and the carrystrap 110 can be seen with a slight portion of the front side of thebody element 170 and the belt loop 50 visible.

In brief, the device is directed to a pouch that assists an individualin carrying small objects.

The disclosed device and method is generally described, with examplesincorporated as particular embodiments of the invention and todemonstrate the practice and advantages thereof. It is understood thatthe examples are given by way of illustration and are not intended tolimit the specification or the claims in any manner.

To facilitate the understanding of this invention, a number of terms maybe defined below. Terms defined herein have meanings as commonlyunderstood by a person of ordinary skill in the areas relevant to thepresent invention. Terms such as “a”, “an”, and “the” are not intendedto refer to only a singular entity, but include the general class ofwhich a specific example may be used for illustration. The terminologyherein is used to describe specific embodiments of the invention, buttheir usage does not delimit the disclosed device or method, except asmay be outlined in the claims.

Alternative applications for this invention include using this devicefor storage of small personal or non-personal items either to conceal ornot to conceal. Consequently, any embodiments comprising a one piece ormulti piece device having the structures as herein disclosed withsimilar function shall fall into the coverage of claims of the presentinvention and shall lack the novelty and inventive step criteria.

It will be understood that particular embodiments described herein areshown by way of illustration and not as limitations of the invention.The principal features of this invention can be employed in variousembodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Thoseskilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain using no morethan routine experimentation, numerous equivalents to the specificdevice and method of use described herein. Such equivalents areconsidered to be within the scope of this invention and are covered bythe claims.

All publications and patent applications mentioned in the specificationare indicative of the level of those skilled in the art to which thisinvention pertains. All publications and patent application are hereinincorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individualpublication or patent application was specifically and individuallyindicated to be incorporated by reference.

In the claims, all transitional phrases such as “comprising,”“including,” “carrying,” “having,” “containing,” “involving,” and thelike are to be understood to be open-ended, i.e., to mean including butnot limited to. Only the transitional phrases “consisting of” and“consisting essentially of,” respectively, shall be closed orsemi-closed transitional phrases.

The device and/or methods disclosed and claimed herein can be made andexecuted without undue experimentation in light of the presentdisclosure. While the device and methods of this invention have beendescribed in terms of preferred embodiments, it will be apparent tothose skilled in the art that variations may be applied to the deviceand/or methods and in the steps or in the sequence of steps of themethod described herein without departing from the concept, spirit, andscope of the invention.

More specifically, it will be apparent that certain components, whichare both shape and material related, may be substituted for thecomponents described herein while the same or similar results would beachieved. All such similar substitutes and modifications apparent tothose skilled in the art are deemed to be within the spirit, scope, andconcept of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A concealed carrying pouch comprising: a bodyelement forming a pouch of sufficient size to store small objects,having an open portion of the body and a closed portion of the body; acover element attached to said body element to conceal said body elementfrom view; and an attachment means allowing said pouch to be fastened toa user or another object.
 2. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 1,wherein said attachment means is a pin.
 3. The concealed carrying pouchof claim 1, wherein said attachment means is Velcro.
 4. The concealedcarrying pouch of claim 1, wherein said attachment means is an adhesive.5. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 1, wherein said cover elementis an ornamental flower.
 6. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 1,wherein said cover element is a belt loop.
 7. The concealed carryingpouch of claim 1, wherein said cover element is two belt loops.
 8. Theconcealed carrying pouch of claim 1, further comprising a carry strapattached to said body element.
 9. The concealed carrying pouch of claim1, further comprising a carry strap attached to said body element thatis detachable.
 10. A concealed carrying pouch comprising: a body elementforming a pouch of sufficient size to store small objects, having anopen portion of the body and a closed portion of the body; a coverelement attached to said body element to conceal said body element fromview; an attachment means allowing said pouch to be fastened to a useror another object; and a closing means attached to said open portion onsaid body element for securely closing said open portion on said bodyelement while in use.
 11. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10,wherein said closing means is a button.
 12. The concealed carrying pouchof claim 10, wherein said closing means is Velcro.
 13. The concealedcarrying pouch of claim 10, wherein said closing means is a zipper. 14.The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, wherein said closing means isa snap.
 15. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, wherein saidattachment means is a pin.
 16. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10,wherein said attachment means is Velcro.
 17. The concealed carryingpouch of claim 10, wherein said attachment means is an adhesive.
 18. Theconcealed carrying pouch of claim 10, wherein said cover element is anornamental flower.
 19. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, whereinsaid cover element is a belt loop.
 20. The concealed carrying pouch ofclaim 10, further comprising a carry strap attached to said body elementthat is detachable.